Both Rahane and Pujara have been under the scanner over the past few months due to their under-par displays. Their performances in the first innings of the ongoing Test against England have only added to the pressure on their shoulders. While Pujara fell for nine off 23 on Day 1, Rahane perished off the first ball he faced on Day 2.
Analysing the woes of the two senior batters, Laxman told ESPN Cricinfo:
Asked to specify what he thinks is going wrong with Rahane, the former middle-order bat stressed that it was a mix of technical issues and eagerness to score.
Rahane’s tentative body language at the start of a series is surprising: VVS Laxman
Laxman also expressed his surprise at Rahane’s tentative body language in the first two Tests against England. According to Laxman, Rahane needed to approach the series with a fresh mindset and not carry the baggage of the past.
Resuming on 276 for three, India lost KL Rahul after he had added just two more runs to his overnight score of 127. The visitors folded for 364 as James Anderson claimed yet another five-wicket haul.
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